| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | On the Edge of Battle: Chester County and the Civil War | Chester County Historical Society | 09/22/11-
12/01/12 | West Chester |
Candlelight ToursPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead December 1, 2012 The soft glow of candlelight will guide you throughout the decorated Farmstead for tours showcasing period music,
seasonal decorations, holiday foodways, and a visit from Belsnickel, a Pennsylvania German St. Nicholas in furs.
| Peter Wentz Farmstead | 12/01/12 | Worcester |
Clear Toy Candy: A Sweet TraditionPresented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills December 1, 2012 Most children 100 years ago hoped for a piece of clear toy candy in their Christmas stocking. The three-dimensional shapes shined like glass. Come for an informative presentation on the history of this beloved holiday treat and then see how it was made using antique molds. This presentation will take place in the Classroom Bldg. Call site for specific directions.
Afterward, why not take a free Guided Tour of the holiday decorations at the Pennypacker mansion? All tours stop in... | Pennypacker Mills | 12/01/12 | Schwenksville |
Treasures and Traditions Holiday Craft ShowPresented by Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site at Pearl S. Buck House November 23-December 2, 2012 The region’s best artisans and crafters come together for this juried collection of crafts, gifts, fine art and antiques at this popular one-stop shopping holiday show. Luncheon cafe open daily. Gift shop discount available with ticket. | Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site | 11/23/12-
12/02/12 | Perkasie |
Victorian Christmas Open House Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills December 8, 2012 The music of a bell choir beckons, for it's Christmas and Santa is waiting! Enter the decorated mansion of PA Governor Samuel Pennypacker and his family for an unforgettable experience in Victorian splendor. Glass ornaments, ribbons and gold trim add shine to every mantle and windowsill. Living historians bring holiday traditions to life. Visit the Museum Shop for unique Victorian-inspired ornaments, gifts and home decor items. | Pennypacker Mills | 12/08/12 | Schwenksville |
Christmas on the FarmPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation December 8, 2012 Get into the holiday spirit!
Last chance to visit with the Plantation in 2012.
Farmhouse decorated
Byers Choice "Farmer and Farmer's wife" available for purchase! Limited Edition carolers!
Tea tasting
Wassailing the Orchard at 1 and 3 (a Plantation Tradition)
Textile, woodworking, and long rifle demos
Plantation Store Sale
| Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 12/08/12 | Newtown Square |
Holiday Open HousePresented by Moravian Pottery and Tile Works at Moravian Pottery and Tile Works December 9, 2012 Santa Claus has agreed to take time out of his busy holiday schedule to greet kids of all ages at the seasonal festivities cooperatively sponsored by Fonthill Museum and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works at Fonthill Park. Fonthill Museum and its staff will offer a free ground floor open house. This is a special chance for young people to catch a glimpse of Henry Mercer's incredible castle. In addition, the staff will also offer a great craft making activity, along with cider and... | Moravian Pottery and Tile Works | 12/09/12 | Doylestown |
| Community Holiday Open House | Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site | 12/11/12 | Perkasie |
Philadelphia Food Truck TourPresented by Ready to Nosh Food Tours March 22-December 19, 2012 This Culinary Tasting Adventure (TM) will explore the food trucks of Philadelphia. Each stop includes a tasting, and is structured with an emphasis on individual truck specialties as well as the diversity of regional cuisine found at these trucks.
The Philadelphia Food Truck Crawl is suitable for those who have never visited a food truck, as well as those who are looking to explore new trucks and dishes.
The amount of food served is similar to having a regular... | Ready to Nosh Food Tours | 03/22/12-
12/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Washington's Christmas Day CrossingPresented by Friends of Washington Crossing Park at Washington Crossing Historic Park December 25, 2012 Everyone is invited to join us in honoring the soldiers of 1776 as we recreate their heroic Crossing of the Delaware. Attendees should wear warm clothes, arrive early and be prepared to walk a bit from parking as we always have a full house to celebrate the holiday in this patriotic fashion. Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 river crossing. During the event, visitors watch as... | Friends of Washington Crossing Park | 12/25/12 | Washington Crossing |
Hands-on ToursPresented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library February 1-December 30, 2012 Get in touch with objects that are not usually on view to the public. Each staff-led tour explores a theme, with new tours regularly added to the mix. Recommended for adults and children eight and older.
Current topics include everything from magic to James Joyce to the Civil War.
For a schedule of upcoming topics, please click here! | Rosenbach Museum and Library | 02/01/12-
12/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Tempus Fugit: Time FliesPresented by American Philosophical Society Museum at American Philosophical Society Museum April 13-December 30, 2012 Time flies, leaving its mark on the people and objects it touches. This exhibition explores how we try to capture, measure, and find meaning in the midst of time’s inevitable passage. The show includes books, manuscripts, and curiosities from the historic APS collections along with drawings, paintings, collages, videos, and a sound work by contemporary artist Antonia Contro, who selected the APS objects and juxtaposed her own works in response to them. A tiny 1805 topographic model of... | American Philosophical Society Museum | 04/13/12-
12/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Home of the Brave: The War of 1812 in Art, Story & SongPresented by Independence Seaport Museum at Independence Seaport Museum March 16-December 31, 2012 The Home of the Brave exhibit marks the bicentennial of “America’s forgotten war,” the War of 1812. Comprised of objects from the collection of Independence Seaport Museum, as well as loans from the Dietrich American Foundation and other private collectors, the exhibition explores the naval aspect of the War of 1812 through art, material and popular culture, as well as first-hand accounts of participants and on-lookers and interactive cannons that visitors can... | Independence Seaport Museum | 03/16/12-
12/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Uncorked! Wine, Objects and TraditionPresented by Winterthur Museum and Country Estate at Winterthur Museum and Country Estate April 28, 2012-January 6, 2013 Join us in celebrating this delightful beverage with a new exhibition created to explore the stunning range of objects associated with the history of wine drinking, especially in Britain and America. The exhibition will share some of the fascinating and incredibly broad range of wine-related materials—from wineglasses and cellarets to song sheets and paintings—and, in total, will include more than 300 objects.
| Winterthur Museum and Country Estate | 04/28/12-
01/06/13 | Winterthur |
Holiday Tours Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills November 20, 2012-January 6, 2013 Enter a mansion decorated in Victorian splendor! Each room tells a different part of the story of how Christmas as we know it today began. Decorated greens grace each archway, ribbon flows everywhere, glass ornaments shimmer on a farm cut tree, and plainly wrapped presents await opening. Visit the Museum Shop for Victorian inspired ornaments, home decor and gifts too! | Pennypacker Mills | 11/20/12-
01/06/13 | Schwenksville |
Constructing Play: Classic Building ToysPresented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture November 23, 2012-January 24, 2013 With over 50 toys on display from the past 175 years, Constructing Play explores the history of play and the pedagogical foundation that underlies the creation of building toys. Visitors to this exhibition will learn about their favorite toys, from Tinker Toys to LEGO, Erector Sets to K’Nex. They will also learn how structures stay up, discover famous local buildings in miniature, and see how toy designers took inspiration from the past to create today’s most popular... | Philadelphia Center for Architecture | 11/23/12-
01/24/13 | Philadelphia |
Heritage Center Open HoursPresented by Heritage Center of the Union League January 31, 2012-January 29, 2013 Visit the Heritage Center of the Union League of Philadelphia! The exhibit "Love of Country Leads" recounts the story of the Union League's formation and its storied history in the city and nation. The "Philadelphia 1861-1865" exhibits recount our city's reaction to the tumultuous years of the Civil War. Also, check out "Philadlephia 1862: A City At War." | Heritage Center of the Union League | 01/31/12-
01/29/13 | Philadelphia |
The Academy at 200: The Nature of DiscoveryPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences March 24, 2012-March 31, 2013 The Academy at 200: The Nature of Discovery celebrates the Academy of Natural Sciences’ groundbreaking discoveries of the past and present and provides a glimpse into the future of one of the world’s great natural history museums. Through this spectacular new exhibit, visitors will journey alongside Academy scientists to search for new species and explore how human activity is affecting the environment. See rare and amazing plants and animals from the Academy’s... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 03/24/12-
03/31/13 | Philadelphia |
Titanic Philadelphians ExhibitPresented by Independence Seaport Museum at Independence Seaport Museum April 13, 2012-April 14, 2013 Titanic Philadelphians spotlights the personal lives of the Philadelphians directly affected by the ship disaster. The exhibit is told through the accounts and stories of the Philadelphians that sailed on the Titanic during her maiden voyage. At the center of the exhibit is the Titanic first class passenger list, one of only a few copies known to still exist from the ship. | Independence Seaport Museum | 04/13/12-
04/14/13 | Philadelphia |
Call to Arms! Emergency Militia in Pennsylvania during the Gettysburg Campaign ExhibitPresented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills May 15, 2012-May 1, 2013 These citizen soldiers were the first forces to defend Pennsylvania from the Confederate invasion in June of 1863, and were instrumental in preventing rebels from crossing the Susquehanna River, thus saving Harrisburg from capture.
The Galleries are located on the second floor of the mansion. | Pennypacker Mills | 05/15/12-
05/01/13 | Schwenksville |
Guided Tours of Glencairn MuseumPresented by Glencairn Museum at Glencairn Museum May 19, 2012-May 4, 2013 The Highlights Tour includes a 15-minute award-winning orientation video and ride in the original elevator to the Tower, with its commanding view of the local area and the Philadelphia skyline (be sure to bring your camera!). The guide will describe Glencairn in the context of the history of the Bryn Athyn community, and explain the fascinating relationship between Glencairn and its neighbors, Cairnwood and Bryn Athyn Cathedral. The tour also includes a visit to the Pitcairn family's Chapel... | Glencairn Museum | 05/19/12-
05/04/13 | Bryn Athyn |
Daytime Historic Site ToursPresented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site April 6, 2009 - Ongoing Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone's Cell, and Death Row. Admission includes “The Voices of Eastern State” Audio Tour narrated by actor Steve Buscemi.
Want to get tickets for this event and others like it at half-price? | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | 04/06/09-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Uncle Sam's Trail to IndependencePresented by Uncle Sam's Philadelphia Tours August 9, 2010 - Ongoing Our walking tour of historic Philadelphia follows the very same roadways where many fought for independence. Experience numerous sites and stories that were a special part of Philadelphia as Washington, Jefferson, Hancock, Adams, Franklin, Lee and so many others worked a course to the birth of a new nation. | Uncle Sam's Philadelphia Tours | 08/09/10-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Liberty 360Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center September 29, 2010 - Ongoing This amazing, emotional, visual and audio film adventure celebrates the iconic symbols which have shaped the history of America and are still significant in the hearts and daily lives of its people. This brand new attraction, a 360-degree, 3-D show designed by David Niles and produced by the Nile Creative Group, is unlike anything that has ever been seen before. Liberty 360 escorts the audience on a journey of discovery and exploration of America's most beloved symbols, led by Philadelphia... | Historic Philadelphia, Inc. | 09/29/10-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Hands-On HistoryPresented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site May 23, 2011 - Ongoing New for 2011, Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site literally hands visitors the keys to the cellblocks with new Hands-On History interactive experiences. These short demonstrations take place throughout the penitentiary complex, each lasting five minutes or less. An expert Eastern State tour guide leads each activity, although visitors do the bulk of the physical activities themselves. These interactive experiences run throughout the day and change monthly so be sure to check our website... | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | 05/23/11-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Woodford Mansion Guided ToursPresented by Woodford Mansion & Naomi Wood Antiques Collection July 25, 2011 - Ongoing Located in Philadelphia’s historic and picturesque Fairmount Park, Woodford Mansion tells the story of Colonial Philadelphia, American Patriots, British Loyalists, immigrants, merchants and some of the city’s most influential citizens. The 18th-century Colonial mansion is one of the most elegant survivors of the group of early country estates which were built along the Schuylkill River. Woodford is recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its architectural and... | Woodford Mansion & Naomi Wood Antiques Collection | 07/25/11-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Arts in Sacred PlacesMay 17, 2012 - Ongoing Partners for Sacred Places brings together a national network of expert professionals who understand the value of a congregation’s architectural assets, its worth as a faith community, and the significance of its service to the community at large.
Through our training programs, information clearinghouse, and professional network, we have helped congregations in all 50 states. Stories of success unfolding in cities, towns, and rural areas inform Partners’ knowledge bank.... | | 05/17/12-
Ongoing | |
